“2017 has proven thus far to be the year to  empower those usually silenced by their Mental Health problems to find a voice. Creative Sparkworks has already clearly demonstrated its ability to change the lives of vulnerable young people by enhancing their life skills and confidence through its film course. Giving young people with Mental Health problems the opportunity to undertake the Creative Sparkworks film course, with its spirit of teamwork and encouragement, could enable their voices to be heard more assuredly through a protected medium”.

“I would like to say that I have worked in partnership with Creative Spark Works in establishing a vocational pathway for clients using Lambeth Early Onset Services. Creative Spark Works have proved invaluable in supporting the creative and artistic development of clients who have attended their programmes and benefited from the activities that they offer. They work in a way that is person centred and socially inclusive. People attending the courses are from diverse backgrounds and all age ranges, which provides a strong sense of community and connection.  The focus is on the activity and the process is one of normalisation, whereby the persons mental health condition is not the focus of the session but the persons interest in the creative activity. The staff at Creative Spark Works are committed and highly experienced in their own specialist areas and offer industry leading training, support and mentoring. Creative Spark Works have a successful and proven track record in delivering high quality and impactful ‘Film, Media and Employment Skills Courses.  I have no hesitation in recommending and supporting the bid application for funding for the film skills training courses. If you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact me”.